Zimbabwe Trademark Renewal

A trademark is valid for 10 years from the application date, and can be renewed for additional 10-year terms indefinitely.

• Renewal window: Begins 12 months before expiration
• Grace period: 6 months after expiration
• Restoration period: Available for 3 years after lapse with additional forms and justification

• Simply signed Power of Attorney
• Filing of Form TM15
• Payment of official and late fees if applicable
• Renewals are published in the Official Gazette

• Restoration allowed within 3 years after lapse
• Must include declaration of use or valid reason for non-use
• Filed with Forms TM15 and TM16
• A lapsed mark is protected from third-party re-registration for 1 year
• If no bona fide use is shown, or no confusion would arise, it may be refiled

• The Registrar is required to issue notices 3-6 months before expiration, but in practice, this is not always done
• Trademark holders must track deadlines independently

Avoid:

• Relying on notifications that may not arrive
• Missing the 6-month grace period
• Failing to submit use declaration during restoration

You may renew during the 6-month grace period with a late renewal fee. After that, restoration is possible for 3 years, subject to official justification and documentation.

Yes. Restoration is allowed within 3 years after lapse by submitting Form TM16, Form TM15, and a use declaration or reason for non-use.

Only during restoration. For standard renewals, use is not required.

Update your record by filing a change form with the IP Office.